Social Engagement and Local Co-Prosperity
Support for Disadvantaged Groups, Rural Services, and Social Engagement
Cheng Shiu University fulfills its social responsibility by promoting initiatives for disadvantaged groups, rural communities, and social participation. Through education, the University addresses societal needs while fostering students’ empathy and practical skills. By integrating student clubs, courses, volunteer services, and cross-unit collaboration, students engage with local communities, support the underprivileged, and learn through practice. These efforts cultivate a spirit of service, align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and highlight the University’s commitment to shared prosperity and social value.
Volunteer Service Clubs
The University encourages students to join volunteer clubs that promote community engagement, such as the Youth Volunteer Service Corps, Environmental Pioneer Team, Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association, and others. These clubs serve both on and off campus, fostering social responsibility. In 2024, they organized activities on environmental education, gender equality, energy conservation, climate action, and marine conservation. The Youth Volunteer Service Corps, for example, supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by tutoring disadvantaged children and leading rehabilitation and recreational programs for the elderly, advancing inclusive education and community sustainability.
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▲Organizing Activities for Elementary and Junior High Schools |
▲Community Service – Beach Cleanup Activity |
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▲Community Elderly Service – Paper Flower Handcrafting |
▲Organizing Activities for Elementary and Junior High Schools |
Digital Companion Program
Formed by faculty and students from various departments and the Teacher Education Center, the University Companion Program follows the Philosophy “life accompanying life, learning through living.” Through the Digital Companion Project, volunteers provide remote tutoring to elementary and junior high students in rural areas to improve academic performance. Since 2012, the program has supported over 1,000 disadvantaged students and received the Ministry of Education’s Outstanding University Companion and Outstanding Mentor Teacher awards for nine consecutive years.
In 2024, the program served schools in Kaohsiung, including Wenxian Elementary, Hunei Junior High, Taoyuan Elementary, Xinwei Elementary, Xinfang Elementary, and Neimen Junior High. Tutoring was tailored to individual needs with interactive learning content that integrated SDGs, current affairs, and career exploration.
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▲ the Ministry of Education’s Outstanding University Companion and Outstanding Mentor Teacher awards |
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▲ Digital Companion Program Gathering: a Fusion of Arts and Technology |
Organized by the University’s Care and Counseling Center, the program designs specialized courses and training for students in special education, creating opportunities for self-expression and personal growth. By integrating support from the public, social welfare organizations, and campus resources, the program encourages students to step beyond the campus, engage in community service, and extend positive influence to local communities and welfare institutions. Through direct participation in social service, students not only discover self-worth but also realize their potential, fulfilling the goals of care, inclusion, and giving back to society.
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Dream-Realization Social Service in 2024
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Activity |
Service Unit |
Sessions |
Service Content |
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Caring for Senior Living Safety – Wishing Health and Longevity |
Huashan Social Welfare Foundation (Niaosong, Qijin, Xiaogang Angel Stations); Fengshan Children and Youth Community Care Service Center; Community Xin-Yi Clubhouse |
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The University supported elderly individuals living alone by launching a fire extinguisher donation campaign and hosting fire safety demonstrations. Two “Safe and Happy Longevity Banquets” featured handmade meals by special education students and gift packages for disadvantaged families and seniors. Support also included donating extinguishers, replacing mattresses, and installing non-slip facilities. In total, the initiative served over 400 participants, demonstrating strong community care and multi-stakeholder engagement. |
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Home Repairs for Disadvantaged Elderly – Spreading Warmth Through Winter |
Huashan Social Welfare Foundation (Xiaogang, Qijin, Niaosong, Yancheng Angel Stations); Fengshan Children and Youth Community Care Service Center; Community Xin-Yi Clubhouse |
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After the typhoon, student service teams applied their professional skills to assist elderly individuals living alone with post-disaster repairs and cleanups, starting from Niaosong District and extending to Xiaogang, Qijin, and Yancheng. During the semester, the teams reached 170 elderly households and completed home renovations for 4 disadvantaged families, demonstrating students’ practical abilities and commitment to community care. |
Incubation Center – Tenancy and Support
Cheng Shiu University established the Incubation Center to foster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on technological innovation, particularly in electronic information and green energy and environmental industries. By integrating interdisciplinary resources in business, engineering, technology promotion, and information, the Center provides a systematic industry–academia collaboration mechanism.
Services include R&D support, business consulting, management training, funding assistance, and product commercialization, helping startups achieve steady growth. The University also actively encourages faculty, students, and alumni to engage in product innovation and entrepreneurship, with priority given to proposals aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting both innovation and sustainability.
From 2021 to 2024, the Center has incubated 54 enterprises across diverse fields such as software, environmental technology, and product design. In 2024 alone, 7 physical tenants and 15 co-working tenants joined, showcasing Cheng Shiu’s concrete achievements in advancing local industrial innovation and building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Scope Of Services of The Incubation Center
．Application for Tenancy and Administrative Support
．Professional Technical Consulting and Support
．Market Information Consulting and Support
．Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Consulting and Support
．Business Services and Management Consulting
．Financial Consulting and Funding Support
．Assistance with Government Subsidy/Grant Applications
．Support for establishing strategic alliances
Key Incubation Industries
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Industry Sector |
Development Directions & Applications |
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Electronic Information |
IT, electronics, telecommunications, IoT, cloud applications, IC design, cross-border e-commerce, etc. |
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Green Energy & Environmental Protection |
Solar PV, electric vehicles, LED lighting, hydrogen and fuel cells, wind, tidal energy, biofuels, energy ICT, environmental restoration, energy-saving systems, and renewable energy, etc. |
Incubation Tenancy Overview
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Year |
Tenants |
Tenants |
Graduated Enterprises |
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2022 |
9 |
13 |
9 |
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2023 |
10 |
15 |
7 |
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2024 |
7 |
15 |
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Incubation Center–Industry Collaboration and Performance
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Activity Content |
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Strategic Alliance |
Formed a strategic alliance with the Chinese Human Incubation Association, leveraging the participation of civil organizations to strengthen incubation capacity and maximize innovation and entrepreneurship resources. |
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Entrepreneurial Resources Lectures |
● May 30, 2024 – Entrepreneurial Resource Lecture (I): Comprehensive Insights into Equity Allocation for Startups, delivered by CPA Su Cheng-Hui of Bincheng Accounting Firm. Attended by 19 faculty members and 123 students across departments. ● October 22, 2024 – Entrepreneurial Resource Lecture (II): Insights on Startup Investment in Biomedicine, delivered by Mr. Sun Wei-Chun, Manager of Beyond Biotech Venture Capital Co. Attended by 25 faculty members and 223 students across departments. |
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Startup Base Visits |
● May 25 & November 17, 2024 – Visit to PINWAY Youth Startup Hub of the Kaohsiung City Government Youth Bureau, with 75 faculty and students participating. ● November 20, 2024 – Visit to K-TV Kaohsiung New Media Talent Development Center, organized by the Kaohsiung City Government Youth Bureau, with 47 participants. The visits allowed students to experience innovative startup environments, inspiring entrepreneurial thinking and enhancing motivation and opportunities for new ventures. |
